Ukraine destroys rare North Korean rocket artillery

Ukraine has destroyed a North Korean M-1991 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), marking the first time such a weapon has been eliminated in the Ukraine conflict.

Recently, Ukrainian forces released an aerial video showing the destruction of a rare M1991 multiple rocket launcher system (MLRS) manufactured by North Korea and supplied to Russia. Photo: @Elite Battalion “Raid”.

The attack, carried out by the elite "Raid" Battalion, completely destroyed the M1991 launch platform and caused an extremely large explosion, due to a direct missile strike by a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Photo: @Elite "Raid" Battalion.

According to a statement from the elite "Raid" Battalion on Telegram, a drone operator successfully hit one of the rockets mounted on an M1991 launcher. Photo: @Elite "Raid" Battalion.

At this moment, due to the collision, the rocket on the M1991 launcher exploded shortly afterward, piercing the vehicle's cabin. Photo: @Elite "Raid" Battalion.

Next, a fierce fire broke out. Photo: @Elite "Raid" Battalion.

The vehicle was quickly engulfed in flames, resulting in the complete destruction of both the launcher and the warhead on the M1991. Photo: @Elite "Raid" Battalion.

The airstrike took place in Donetsk, an area experiencing intense fighting. Photo: @Elite "Raid" Battalion.

Reportedly, the M1991 multiple rocket launcher system is manufactured by North Korea and supplied to Russia for deployment against Ukraine. Photo: @Elite "Raid" Battalion.

The M1991 system is capable of launching 240mm unguided rockets at a range of 40 to 60 km, with a high rate of fire and saturation effect designed to neutralize wide-area targets. Photo: @ArmyRecognition.

Destroying such a system would not only eliminate a major threat to Ukrainian frontline units, but also disrupt Russia's ability to carry out mass fire missions. Photo: @The War Zone.

Numerous reports have indicated that North Korea has begun supplying M1991 MLRS units to Russia within the past six months, with some sources suggesting the transfer of up to 100 launchers. Photo: @Defense Express.

Russia's use of these systems on the battlefield is understood to be part of a developing military partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang, as Russia seeks to replenish its weapons stockpiles amid high consumption. Photo: @NK News.

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